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macadamia nut pesto with basil, olive oil and macadamia nuts
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5 Ingredient Macadamia Nut Pesto

A classic summertime recipe that puts all of that gorgeous basil you've been growing to good use! Fresh basil, crunchy macadamia nuts from Hawaii, your favorite olive oil, some parmesan cheese and a dash of Papa Joe's Salt come together to create the perfect summertime sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 329kcal

Equipment

  • food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 2 cup basil leaves, washed and dried
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, roasted and salted
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Wash and dry about basil so that you have about 2 full cups of basil leaves. Separate the leaves from the stems and pack them into your blender or food processor.
  • Add the macadamia nuts and parmesan cheese. Puree until the smooth and stop your food processor or blender. You'll use a spatula to push down any loose leaves before returning the cover to the food processor.
  • Finally, turn the blender/food processor onto low speed and slowly drizzle the olive oil into the pesto with the blender running.
  • Transfer pesto to an airtight container and season with salt and pepper or Papa Joe's Salt or salt and pepper. Use right away or store for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg